France Ferry & Campsite info (use Search function) mod warning post 1

joe1303l

Worth reading the fine print with the VHI one, it didn’t cover much last time I looked at it. AA version was far more comprehensive.

TrailerBob

The AA is the only game in town. They effectively have a monopoly in Ireland for European cover since Brexit. Green Flag, RAC etc all pulled out of the market. There used to be other non-UK options like ADAC, but again, no longer available. It's an extra 100 quid, Do it and have peace of mind. You may never have a breakdown please God, and feel it's wasted. So be it.

I mentioned in an earlier post that i used to travel without it. I even changed a broken rear driveshaft joint on a campsite in Italy once with fairly basic tools, and on a basic enough vehicle. But with small kids on board, in a modern car, that is not the sort of thing you want to be dealing with without support.

airy fairy

I actually got the AA a number of years ago. Absolute nightmare. On the west coast of France. Which is why I recommend an add on. AA contacted a regular tow truck to sort us, I presume franchised out, and we were hit with extras on the holiday which we had to pay there and then and recoup with great hassle when we got home. Cheap as chips the service we got anyway.

CuriousCucumber

Woke up to an email from Eurocamp offering a special rate to upgrade our stay from a Classic XL - 3 Bedroom to a Premium - 3 Bedroom for €160 for one week in Clarys Page

Compared the prices online for the same week, and the difference between both is €568

So, it seems like a no brainer. I'm now staying in the Premium mobile home :D

My kids are never going to accept going back to the more basic mobile homes

BullBauld

Just over 5 weeks until we hit for Le Pin Parasol. Didn't get air con this year so yesterday I bought an air cooler from Aldi for €40 in case. It'll do the job hopefully.

Jack0125

3 weeks will be in Pin Parasol. Anyone gone to Puy de Foy on a day trip from there? ANy tips?

Paranoid Mandroid

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520387#Comment_123520387

we did a day trip to puy de Foy last year. Everyone loved it. I'd highly recommend the Viking show, the chariot show (le signe du Triomphe) and the bird show. You'll love it.

fits

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520615#Comment_123520615

we are going as well as an overnight stop off on way back to Roscoff. Looking forward to it.

Redlim

For Puy du Fou I definitely recommend downloading their app as it lets you build a plan around your must see shows based on that day's schedule - the park is massive so there can be a lot of walking between venues and some of the queues can be huge (and hot!) in high season.

It's impossible to get to all the shows in one day so would be even better if you can fit in 2 days.

Agree with @Paranoid Mandroid on the shows mentioned. Would also really recommend Le Dernier Panache which is an excellent indoor show and Le Mystère de La Pérouse which is a walk through experience.

Be sure to have headphones and a phone for each person if you want to have the translations playing during each show.

the_amazing_raisin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520112#Comment_123520112

Heading to Lake Garda later this month and the the real feel temp is around 36C 🥵

I'm worried, the mobile has air conditioning but it's usually just in the living room

Might bring some portable fans as well

Heroditas

We'll be heading for the Rosslare ferry to Bilbao this time five weeks. Literally within touching distance. Can't wait!!! 🤗

Fann Linn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521220#Comment_123521220

Same here, just 86 days left for me according to the Eurocamp tracker.

BlazingSaddler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123516846#Comment_123516846

Just be careful of the size difference, a couple of years ago we went for an azure (Premium) but it was so small in comparison to the Comfort XL we were very disappointed. 32m2 is quite a small space if that’s what’s being offered.